McIntosh RS250

Modern classic McIntosh with cutting-edge technology

You can't ignore it when the McIntosh RS250 wireless speaker system is in the room. It's on the stately side, and when it's playing music, it reaches out and grabs you in its velvet-gloved iron grip.

Its black glass top and display have the kind of surface that will get a patina, and its glowing blue meters dance to the music in a modern but distinctly McIntosh way. And it gives you a bunch of ways to play your music, including some state-of-the-art wireless options.

Audio with authority

Beautiful looks aside, it's the RS250's innovative engineering that really makes it special. Dual three-way built-in speakers in a stereo configuration give you a wide soundstage, precise imaging, and a fundamental projection of power across the frequency range.

The burly built-in power amplifier sends 400 watts to the pair of 3/4" titanium-dome tweeters and two pairs of 2" midrange drivers. An additional 250 watts drives the 4" x 6" long throw-woofers. That's a whopping 650 watts total of clean, assertive McIntosh power — and a stout glass and metal enclosure to house it all and keep unwanted vibrations at bay.

Flexible system setup and control

The RS250 connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Once set up, you can stream tunes from your favorite services, including Spotify and TIDAL. It's also compatible with AirPlay 2, Google cast, and Roon so you can create a simple yet flexible multi-room audio system across brands. All three platforms allow you to send the same song to multiple compatible components and speakers, including the RS250's smaller mono sibling, the RS150. Or you can play a different song in every room.

Whichever way you connect, you can use your favorite device to choose your music, control playback, and adjust volume. Friends and family can even control speakers independently with their own devices.

Built-in Bluetooth 5.0

You can also stream music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet to the RS250 speaker system via Bluetooth 5.0. This version of the popular wireless technology represents a big step forward. You get a stronger, more stable connection. And the built-in aptX HD audio coding allows CD-quality sound from compatible devices.

Wired connection options

You have plenty of options for connecting audio sources to the RS250. If your entertainment system centers around a TV, it's one of the most stylish sound bars ever. You'll get fantastic sound whether you connect via its audio-only HDMI input or optical digital input. There's also a moving magnet phono input for connecting your turntable.

And if you need a little more thump, you can connect a separate powered subwoofer of your choice via the mono RCA sub output.

Compatible with voice assistants

The RS250 doesn't have built-in microphones. But if you add (or already own) a Google Assistant device, you can control it with your voice. And Siri will take your commands for all things AirPlay 2. So you can stay on the couch while you tell it to turn the music on or off, up or down, and more.